Cambridge, MA

Middlesex County

Comprehensive Demographic, Economic, and Housing Data Profile

Population 118,796
Median Household Income $130,748
Median Home Value $1,089,320
Median Age 30.4 yrs

Household Income Brackets

Racial & Ethnic Demographics

Age Distribution

Educational Attainment

Complete Census & Social Dataset

91 Total Metrics

General Demographics

City Alt N/A
County Fips All 25,017
County Name All Middlesex
Source shape
Military 0
Incorporated 1.0%
Cdp 0
Township 0
Male 50.40
Female 49.60

Regional & Admin

Population 118,796
Population Proper 118,796
Density 7,170.30
Ranking 2
Cbsa Fips 14,460
Cbsa Name Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Cbsa Metro 1
Csa Fips 148
Csa Name Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH

Age & Demographics

Age Median 30.4%
Age Under 10 7.5%
Age 10 To 19 10.3%
Age 20s 31.0%
Age 30s 18.9%
Age 40s 9.6%
Age 50s 6.9%
Age 60s 7.7%
Age 70s 5.5%
Age Over 80 2.7%
Age Over 65 12.2%
Age 18 To 24 20.9%
Age Over 18 87.6%

Household & Family

Married 31.7%
Divorced 6.7%
Never Married 59.2%
Widowed 2.3%
Family Size 2.81

Income & Economy

Family Dual Income $62
Income Household Median $130,748
Income Household Under 5 $3
Income Household 5 To 10 $2
Income Household 10 To 15 $3
Income Household 15 To 20 $2
Income Household 20 To 25 $2
Income Household 25 To 35 $3
Income Household 35 To 50 $5
Income Household 50 To 75 $9
Income Household 75 To 100 $9
Income Household 100 To 150 $16
Income Household 150 Over $45
Income Household Six Figure $61
Income Individual Median $63,162
Labor Force Participation 69.6%
Unemployment Rate 3.4%
Poverty 12.8%
Commute Time 25.80

Housing & Property

Home Ownership 33.50
Housing Units 49,444
Home Value $1,089,320
Rent Median $2,787
Rent Burden $30

Education

Education Less Highschool 4.0%
Education Highschool 5.8%
Education Some College 9.5%
Education Bachelors 29.6%
Education Graduate 51.2%
Education College Or Above 80.8%
Education Stem Degree 67.0%

Race & Origin

Race White 55.7%
Race Black 10.5%
Race Asian 20.4%
Race Native 0.2%
Race Pacific 0.1%
Race Other 2.6%
Race Multiple 10.6%
Hispanic 8.8%

Social & Health

Disabled 7.5%
Limited English 5.4%
Health Uninsured 1.7%
Veteran 1.6%

Economic & Labor Indicators

Individual Median Income$63,162
Labor Force Participation69.6%
Unemployment Rate3.4%
Poverty Rate12.8%
Average Commute Time25.8 mins

Housing & Community Metrics

Homeownership Rate33.5%
Median Rent$2,787
Rent Burdened (>30% Income)29.7%
Total Housing Units49,444
Uninsured Rate1.7%

Additional Census & Social Profile

Household & Marital

Avg Family Size2.81
Dual Income Families62.4%
Married31.7%
Never Married59.2%
Divorced6.7%
Widowed2.3%

Social & Education

College Degree or Higher80.8%
STEM Degree Holders67.0%
Veterans1.6%
Disabled Population7.5%
Limited English Proficiency5.4%

Regional Classifications

Metro Area (CBSA)Boston-Cambridge-Newton, MA-NH
Combined Area (CSA)Boston-Worcester-Providence, MA-RI-NH
Population Density7,170.3/sq mi
National Rank#2

ZIP Codes in Cambridge

ZIP Code Population Median Household Income Median Home Value
02139 40,033 $134,586 $1,087,830
02138 38,509 $119,967 $1,197,010
02140 21,204 $135,286 $1,151,840
02141 14,517 $126,522 $875,334
02142 4,737 $147,723 $1,915,540
02238 N/A N/A N/A
02477 N/A N/A N/A